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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The barren landscape of Cliffe RSPB highliting the need for rain rain rain and even more rain

Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Glorious sunshine once again on Portland The day getting off to a good start with a Barred Warbler The dash back to the Obs was a bit knackering though Not so young these days

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Arrived on Portland with the island bathed in sunshine and warmth Tuna frolicking in the sea below the Obs Clouded Yellows in the garden Western Conifers on the door and Martin King enjoying the sunshine Its good to be back

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Singles of Green Sandpiper and Great Egret the only birds of note from the hide at Moore Lake Fen Drayton late morning @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Just about the only place I see Mistle Thrush these days is at The Lodge - RSPB HQ - there are 11 in this open space Probably a couple of family groups Good to see

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

To us a football analogy it's a case of two halves at Frampton Marsh RSPB this morning One side completely dry & no birds the other side full of water & full of birds - though most being Black Tailed Godwit and a few Greenshank A bit drizzly this morning but currently dry and reasonably bright

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Just as I was begining to believe a jolly up to Ouse Wash RSPB was not the best idea I've had this week I spot a group of Cranes in the distance then a stoat runs in front of the hide and a Hobby flies over Despite their size the Cranes are partially hidden but there's at least 18 way over there!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Enjoyable day doing Fowlmere and Fen Drayton Good number of Warblers at Fowlmere with Fen Drayton producing 4 Common Sandpipers 1 Little Ringed Plover 1 Snipe a Marsh Harrier 120 Lapwing 35 Teal 80 Swallow and 75 Shoveller @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Common Sandpiper on Moore Lake Fen Drayton RSPB

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A cracking group of 9 Green Sandpipers in the south east corner of Island Lake at PaxtoNR this morning Brilliant to see so many Also a Common Sandpiper 2 Snipe 155 Lapwing and a juv Shellduck @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Young Sparrowhawk found in garden yesterday Been nursing it last 24 hours but it looks like it's life is coming to an end Contacted rescue places locally but got no response Its having problems standing up and it won't drink Might release it in local countryside but it ain't looking good

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Couple of hours at RSPB HQ was cut short for a dash up to Dernford Reservoir for the Temminks Just a record shot through the scope in light not so good But it is a Temminks!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

5 Willow Warbler at PaxtonNR this time of year suggests some movement going on along with 19 Chiffchaff plus singles of Blackcap & Reed Warbler A single Green Sandpiper was on Heronry & a House Martin flew high over late morning Good to see a Little Grebe with 3 small youngsters too Also 90 Lapwing

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Female Ring-necked Duck has got to be one of the prettiest ducks out there Its a stunner

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Its white city outside the Hide Bay hide at Abberton Reservoir this morning 24 Great Egret 44 Little Egret & 31 Spoonbill with a Hobby not too far away

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Another outing to PaxtonNR with a lone Hobby preventing it from being largely uneventful There were a few Chiffs moving through the shrubbery calling constantly and the moulting Gadwall flock almost made it to 3 figures but stopped short at 93 Lapwing on the mud of Island Lake totalled 143

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Greenshank and Common Sandpiper on More Lake from the hide at Fen Drayton plus 2 Snipe @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

As I don't do Gulls I was grateful to Harry for getting me on to a superb juv Caspian Gull this morning along the Humber Otherwise the day was as per last few days Few migrants in the area but at least the Whimbrels were close enough to get decent photos - missed the Caspian Tern again!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Attempts to see one of the 6 Pied Flys at Spurn on day 3 failed somewhat miserably My own contribution to the days list included a GS Pecker a Green Sand on the canal a few Swifts & several Common & Lesser Whitethroats As I did not have special glasses I even missed the eclipse

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Buff-breasted and White-rumped Sandpiper at Beacon Ponds on my first full day at Spurn Great start to the week

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

No coat this morning and it's just started to rain Feels lovely!

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Surprised to see these Golden Plovers at Frampton Marsh RSPB Full summer plumage too

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Some of the many Spoonbill at Frampton Marsh RSPB this morning

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Little Ringed Plovers are not easy to pick out on the new workings at PaxtonNR Only an adult in view this morning but the juv must be around somewhere Plenty of Warblers today - Common & Lesser Whitethroat Blackcap Garden Chiffchaff & Reed Plus a single Swift overhead

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

3 Green Sandpiper on the exposed sand in corner of Island Lake at PaxtonNR this morning @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social Also a few migrants moving through including Lesser and Common Whitethroats

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

2 Roseate Tern 3 Green Sand 2 Common Sand and cracking views of in flight Bittern was highlight of a day at Minsmere Lepidoptera included Hummingbird Hawk Moth Comma Small Copper Grayling Gatekeeper & Red Admiral

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

7 Cattle Egret 6 Black Tailed Godwit and 3 Redshank the best seen during a hot early afternoon amble round the Ferry Lagoon loop at Fen Drayton With a scattering of Warblers that included 6 Reed and 2 Garden @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper on the mud in the south west corner of Island Lake at PaxtonNR @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Late night football and the tennis has meant little time for birding lately so it's good to get out this morning even if it is just up to Fowlmere The male Marsh Harrier was in the air on arrival - Chiffchaff Reed Warbler Blackcap and Cetti's are singing in the shrubbery

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Always good to see Privet Hawk-moth in the garden

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Even a calling Turtla Dove is not enough to convince me that getting out today was a good idea Its really hot at Fen Drayton RSPB and the heat is hitting me hard

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Having had my fill of Shearwaters of the Bill on Portland day 3 is being spent of island - at Arne - where its sunny but breezy

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A Rock Pipit was sitting so close this morning it was practically begging for me to take a photo through the scope - so I did

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Been so busy elsewhere during the Spring that I've had little time to get up to PaxtonNR so good to be there this morning especially as the Cuckoo's are still cuckooing and the Chiffs Lesser & Common Whitethroats Blackcaps & Garden Warblers still being vocal - its a tad chilly though

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Departure from Spurn has been delayed a little

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A slow day at Spurn but a few trip ticks at least which included a few Common Scoter and Razorbill on the sea Spent an hour watching the Little Terns on Beacon Ponds this afternoon A delight it was too A few Avocet were also about

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This morning I took a very long walk to get a fleeting glimpse of a Greenish Warbler then took a very long walk back Knackered was I

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Crackin' start to my second full day at Spurn A Common Rosefinch Calling and showing well at times at Sammy's Not a red one but still a good looking bird

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The walk to the hides at Ouse Wash RSPB can be a little energy sapping on a hot day like today Especially for this overweight oldie Even more so when there's little going on Around 30 Redshank 7 Avocet 4 BlackTGodwit 8 Oystercatcher 6 Whoooer Swan a Ringed Plover & a Marsh Harrier for my endeavours

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Little Ringed Plover Greenshank Redshank and 2 Oystercatcher round the Ferry Lagoon loop at Fen Drayton RSPB this afternoon Also 8 Swift and 3 Cuckoo @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

My time at Frampton Marsh coming to an end No Temminks or AGP A good selection otherwise - 4 BWStilt were the goodies but also Little Stint Marsh Harrier LRP Curlew Yellow Wag Curlew Sand Common Sand Bearded Tit Pintail 400 Brent Geese Buzzard Common Tern Sedge & Reed Warbler Whitethroat & 2 Cuckoo

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

From Mauritius to Frampton Marsh RSPB And already seen more birds in 10 minutes than the whole 2 weeks on Mauritius Including 2 Black Winged Stilts from the VC

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A walk up the coast here in Mauritius while the wife lazed in the sun A Curlew was added to the holiday list but the coadtline stole the hour or so Tried some arty shots with phone camera but not sure I succeeded

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A Village Weaver and a Red Fody while out and about in Mauritius today

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Further exploration of the Maritim Resort gardens have revealed a Little Heron It didn't seem to mind my close presence as it fished in a small inlet by the beach

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If like me you've never heard of Malagasy Turtle Dove before This is what they look like There seems to be many in the hotel grounds here in Mauritius

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Having overdone the sun by the pool here in Mauritius It was the relative shade of the hotel grounds that got my attention with 4 newbies for the hotel list - Yellow Fronted Canary Common Waxbill Mauritius Fody and the familiar sight of a Moorhen Hope the legs won't put you off dinner

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The doom n gloom of a wet day in Mauritius together with my lack of photography skills don't help with the photos of the many Fruit Bats at high altitude above the forests But I hope you get the idea of their true size from them

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Three newbies added to the hotel grounds list last couple of days here in Mauritius Spotted Dove Village Weaver & Red Fody While Mascarene Martin observed flying above the forests at high altitude

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Terry Brown @terrytwitcher.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A group of Mascarene Swiftlets were flying around the room balcony a few minutes ago Was then entertained by a Malagasy Turtle Dove on the pristine lawns of the hotel Had to look them up though as I'd never heard of 'em til 10 minutes ago 🙂✔️ In Mauritius

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